Beginning in Bologna, the Italian town renowned for its rich history of silk factories and textile manufacturers, corset maker Ada Masotti created underwear to enhance the female body. Today, < a href=" http://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/la-perla/womens/" style="text-decoration: none"><font color="black"> <b>La Perla</b></font></a> stays true to this task with the innovative Shape-Allure collection. This <b>corset</b>&#39;s fitted body is made from LYCRA® Beauty – a comfortable, high-quality fabric with a compact texture. Chantilly lace, blend with stretch to maintain the romantic silhouette&#39;s fitted aesthetic, veils the sheer waist and torso.